lessen enthusiasm

[ˈlesən enˈθuːziæzəm]

verb phrase

diminuir o entusiasmo

1. to reduce or decrease the level of excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

The constant delays began to lessen enthusiasm for the project.

Os atrasos constantes começaram a diminuir o entusiasmo pelo projeto.

2. to make someone less excited or interested in something

Bad reviews can lessen enthusiasm among potential customers.

Críticas negativas podem diminuir o entusiasmo entre clientes em potencial.

NYC Slang

kill the vibe

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

diminuir o entusiasmo

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

arrefecer o entusiasmo

More literary/formal alternative

Portugal

diminuir o entusiasmo

Standard European Portuguese usage

Rio de Janeiro

tirar o baço

Colloquial/slang alternative meaning to dampen spirits

take the wind out of someone's sails

throw cold water on something

dampen someone's spirits

pour water on someone's parade

put a damper on something

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